Koneko Monogatari: The Adventures of Chatran

Koneko Monogatari: The Adventures of Chatran is an adventure-platform game for the Family Computer Disk System and Nintendo Famicom Disk System. Inspired by the Japanese film Koneko Monogatari, the game follows Chatran as he tries to return to his farm and reunite with his girlfriend.

Gameplay

The game includes 24 side-scrolling stages. Every two stages represent one month, with one stage taking place during the day and the other at night. Chatran must avoid enemies, reach the end of each stage unharmed, and do so within the time limit.

Chatran cannot attack directly, but he can drop collected eggs onto enemies. Eggs and fruit can be found by jumping into tree leaves to shake loose their contents. Collecting 50 pieces of fruit grants an extra life. Some eggs bear letters; spelling HELP summons Chatran’s canine companion, Poosky, who can defeat enemies in his path.

Details

• Release date: September 19, 1986
• Developer: Marionette
• Publisher: Pony Canyon
• Genres: Adventure, Platform